Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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1
servings
1 unit

Chocolate Cake Genoves

1.5 oz

tequila anejo

1 slice

pineapple in syrup

dried, cut in four pieces

25 ml

olive oil

25 ml

galeano liqueur

25 ml

heavy Cream

1 scoop

vanilla ice cream

5 unit

saffron threads

2 unit

mint leaves

Step 1
~2 min

Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat.

Step 2
~2 min

Dry pineapple slice with a paper towel to remove excess syrup.

Step 3
~2 min

Carefully place pineapple in the sauté pan (avoid splashing).

Step 4
~2 min

Add saffron threads to the pan.

Step 5
~2 min

Sauté pineapple on each side for two minutes.

Step 6
~2 min

Remove pan from heat.

Step 7
~2 min

Add tequila and ignite with a long match (exercise caution).

Step 8
~2 min

Wait for the blue flame to die down.

Step 9
~2 min

Add heavy cream to the pan (still away from heat).

Step 10
~2 min

Incorporate Galeano liqueur and mix the sauce.

Step 11
~2 min

Place Cake Genovés on a serving plate.

Step 12
~2 min

Remove pineapple from the pan and place it on top of the cake.

Step 13
~2 min

Pour sauce over the pineapple.

Step 14
~2 min

Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of the sauce.

Step 15
~2 min

Garnish with mint leaves.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Be extremely careful when igniting the tequila. Keep a safe distance.

Use a high-quality tequila añejo for the best flavor.

Adjust the amount of saffron depending on your preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Cake Genoves can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
May be challenging for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve immediately after preparation.

Best enjoyed chilled.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Complement with a light fruit salad.

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Fusion

Cultural Significance

Modern dessert, combining European cake techniques with Mexican tequila and tropical fruit.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Special occasions
Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Celebration
Party
Special Occasion

Popularity Score

75/100

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